Accommodation

cairns backpacker accommodation hostels

cairns accommodation

There is a great range of accommodation in the Far North. Cairns offers various levels of accommodation unique queenslander homes, mountain lodges, rainforest retreats and beach cabins, boutique backpacker dorms, flashpacker ensuited resort rooms. Many of them are located in prime position right in the city centre or on the Esplanade waterfront.

Awesome facilities are available and some of the services may include:

  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Austar cable TV,
  • 24 hour reception
  • Swimming pools
  • Tour desks
  • Multi lingual staff
  • Guest laundries
  • Daily room service
  • and lots more…

You can save heaps of dollars as many offer a free evening meal for in house guests!

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Gilligans Backpacker Resort

P. 1800 556 995
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns
E. reservations@gilligans.com.au
www.gilligans.com.au

Global Backpackers Central

P. 1800 819 024
City Place (cnr. Lake & Shield St.) Cairns
E. bookings@globalcentral.com.au
www.globalbackpackerscairns.com.au/central

Caravella Backpackers

P. 1800 814 019
149 The Esplanade, Cairns
E. info@caravella.com.au
www.caravellahostels.com
 

Dreamtime Hostel – Cairns

P. 1800 058 440
4 Terminus Street, Cairns
E. info@dreamtimehostel.com
www.dreamtimehostel.com

Travellers Oasis Backpackers

P. 1800 621 353
8 Scott Street, Cairns
E. info@travellersoasis.com.au
www.travellersoasis.com.au

 Central Backpackers Cairns

BHA Central – Cairns

P. (07) 4052 1818
100 Sheridan Street, Cairns
E. reservations@bhacentral.com.au
www.bohemiacentral.com.au
   
JJ's Backpackers Cairns

JJ’s Backpackers – Cairns

P. 1800 666 336
11-13 Charles Street, North Cairns
E. jjsbackpackers@ledanet.com.au
www.jjsbackpackers.com

 Global Waterfront Backpackers Cairns

Global Waterfront Backpackers – Cairns

P. (07) 4031 4411
67-69 The Esplanade, Cairns
E. bookings@globalwaterfront.com.au
www.globalbackpackerscairns.com.au/waterfront

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Tropic Days Backpackers – Cairns

P. 1800 421 521
26-28 Bunting Street, Cairns
E. info@tropicdays.com.au
www.tropicdays.com.au
   
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Cairns Beach House Resort

P. 1800 229 228
239 Sheridan Street, North Cairns
E. info@cairnsbeachhouse.com.au
www.cairnsbeachhouse.com.au

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Calypso Backpackers Resort

P. 1800 815 628
5-9 Digger Street, Cairns
E. info@calypsobackpackers.com
www.calypsobackpackers.com


Cairns Share House

P. (07) 4041 1875
17 Scott Street, Cairns
www.cairns-sharehouse.com

 
 


The Northern Greenhouse

P. 1800 000 541
117 Grafton Street, Cairns
E. northern@friendlygroup.com.au
www.friendlygroup.com.au

North of Cairns

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Cape Trib Beach House

P. (07) 4098 0030
Rykers Road, Cape Tribulation
E. reservations@capetribbeach.com.au
www.capetribbeach.com.au

South of Cairns

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Scottys Beach House – Mission Beach

P. 1800 665 567
167 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach
E. info@scottysbeachhouse.com.au
www.scottysbeachhouse.com.au

West of Cairns

On The Wallaby Backpacker Lodge

P. 07 4095 2031
34 Eacham Rd, Yungaburra
E. info@onthewallaby.com
www.onthewallaby.com
 

Cairns Hostels
Asylum (Tracks) Hostel 149 Grafton Street, Cairns 1800 065 464
Bellview Motel and Guesthouse 85-87 The Esplanade, Cairns 07 4031 4377
Bohemia Resort 231 McLeod Street, Cairns 07 4041 7290
Cairns Central YHA 20-24 McLeod Street, Cairns 07 4051 0772
Cairns City Backpackers Hostel 272-274 Draper Street, Cairns 07 4051 6160
Cairns Girls Hostel 147 Lake Street, Cairns 07 4051 2016
Cairns Queens Court 167-171 Sheridan Street, Cairns 07 4051 7722
Floriana Guest House 183 The Esplanade, Cairns 07 4051 7886
Gecko’s Backpackers 187 Bunda Street, Cairns 07 4031 1344
Globetrotters International 154-156 Lake Street, Cairns 1800 225 587
Hides Hotel 87 Lake Street, Cairns 1800 079 266
Koala Lake Central 137 Lake Street, Cairns 07 4051 4933
Njoy! Travellers Resort 141 Sheridan Street, Cairns 07 4031 1088
Nomads Cairns 341 Lake Street, Cairns 07 4040 7777
Nomads Esplanade 93 The Esplanade, Cairns 07 4041 0378
The Northern Greenhouse 117 Grafton Street, Cairns 1800 000 541
Ryan’s Rest 18 Terminus Street, Cairns 07 4051 4734
Shenannigans Cnr. Spence & Sheridan Streets, Cairns 07 4051 2490
Travellers Castle 209 Lake Street, Cairns 07 4031 2229
Waterfront Backpackers 83 The Esplanade, Cairns 07 4031 4411
Woodduck Backpackers Cairns 136 Grafton Street, Cairns 07 4041 0249

North of Cairns
Crocodylus Lot 5, Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay 07 4098 9166
Dougies Backpackers 111 Davidson Street, Port Douglas 1800 996 200
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation 1800 987 077
Koala Daintree Cape Kimberly Road, Daintree 1800 466 444
Palm Cove Retreat Captain Cook Hwy, Palm Cove 07 4055 3630
Parrotfish Lodge 37-39 Warner Street, Port Douglas 1800 995 011
PK’s Cnr. Avalon St & Cape Tribulation Rd 07 4098 0040
Port ‘o’ Call YHA Port Street, Port Douglas 07 4099 5422

South of Cairns
Bingil Bay Resort – Nomads Hostel The Esplanade via Cutten St, Mission Beach 07 4068 7226
Mission Beach Retreat 49 Porters Promenade, Mission Beach 1800 001 056
Absolute Backpackers 28 Wongaling Beach Rd, Mission Beach  07 4068 8616
Sanctuary 72 Holt Rd, Bingal Bay, Mission Beach 07 4088 6064
Treehouse Frizelle Rd, Bingal Bay, Mission Beach  07 4068 7137

West of Cairns
Atherton Travellers Lodge 37 Alice Street, Atherton (workers lodge) 07 4091 3552
Kuranda Backpackers 6 Arara Street, Kuranda 07 4093 7355
On The Wallaby Backpacker Lodge 34 Eacham Rd, Yungaburra 07 4095 2031